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. >> gas prices may go up because of regulations introduced by the obama administration. the epa proposes cutting sul nur gasoline by two thirds. oil companies say it would raise the price of gas by about a dime per gallon. there is began fran giants going to be holding a news conference. here is a live picture of the giants ballpark. 40,000 people expected to attend the second game this is going to announce the signing ofger rald posey, you know him as buster to, get this, nine years, $167 million contract. wow. he has been in the majors less than three years and won rookie of the year. >> what a birthday present that is. >> happy birthday. yeah. >> fans too, too. >> coming up here, encouraging numbers are out for california today. but will those figures translate into summer jobs for a group hard hit during recession? we're going to take a look at where teenager are finding jobs this year. >> a tiny drawer that looks like something out of alice and wonderland. abc 7 news >>> president obama making his first trip to northern california since the election. this wednesday
. >> gas prices may go up because of regulations introduced by the obama administration. the epa proposes cutting sul nur gasoline by two thirds. oil companies say it would raise the price of gas by about a dime per gallon. there is began fran giants going to be holding a news conference. here is a live picture of the giants ballpark. 40,000 people expected to attend the second game this is going to announce the signing ofger rald posey, you know him as buster to, get this, nine years,...
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the obama administration announced it will delay a major part of the law requiring medium and large companies to offer a a.fordable coverage to workers or face fines. president says business groups are asking for more time to comply. >> consumer reports is partnered with 7 on your side for a report on great craft beer autos this is the hard yeflt job michael finney ever had to do. everyone knows big name beers but there are 2400 brewerries and most are craft beers. consumer reports sized up a couple dozen craft beers in time for your celebration. this company prides itself. >> our side has flavor and intensity of flavor. >> how do you find a good craft beer adam and pemplts at consumer reports conducted blind taste tests of 23 ales and lagers and found differences. >> one kplaired a lowest rated to a peach tea drink but 14 rated very good, and excellent. >> india pale ale has bitterness. >> bitterness might be too much for people. so could the price nearly $11 for a six pack. for much less this is a best buy a range of malt and hops all three are good choices when your thrift -- thirst is bre
the obama administration announced it will delay a major part of the law requiring medium and large companies to offer a a.fordable coverage to workers or face fines. president says business groups are asking for more time to comply. >> consumer reports is partnered with 7 on your side for a report on great craft beer autos this is the hard yeflt job michael finney ever had to do. everyone knows big name beers but there are 2400 brewerries and most are craft beers. consumer reports sized...
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the obama administration says the u.s. is ready. >> our country is deal with any action north korea may take. or any provocations. that... they may instigate. >> jap jant the ready deploying interceptors throughout the nation. japanese, south korean and u.s. war shipz under position. >> the student accused of stabbing 14 people on a college campus in texas confessed to the attack. authorities say the 20-year-old dylan quick pointed out the stabbing spree in loen star community college allegedly chose victims randomly. the suspect told investigators he has fantasized about going on a stab attack since he was 8 years old. pieces of the razor blade were found embedded in a victim. all 14 are expected to survive injuries. quick is being held in jail pending a mental evaluation. >> a florida couple is in custody this afternoon charged with kidnapping their two young sons and sailing to cuba. they returned to the u.s. overnight after being arrested by cuban authorities yesterday, police say he took the kids from his wife's paren
the obama administration says the u.s. is ready. >> our country is deal with any action north korea may take. or any provocations. that... they may instigate. >> jap jant the ready deploying interceptors throughout the nation. japanese, south korean and u.s. war shipz under position. >> the student accused of stabbing 14 people on a college campus in texas confessed to the attack. authorities say the 20-year-old dylan quick pointed out the stabbing spree in loen star community...
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. >> obama administration talking tough about cyber crime developing more aggressive pen yaltz for anyone involved. today announcement just a day after a secrecy firm set china's military may be behind a hacking ring involving 140 u.s. companies. attorney general says it has a far reaching affect. >> companies in silicon valley added over 42,000 jobs recording a growth rate more than three times that of u.s. economy as a whole. as any corporate leaders in this room can attest, this is a double edged sword. >> white house insists this is not linked to any specific government but says it will apply trade sanctions to discourage any trade secrets theft. >> families of high school students being warned after a eh a blood infection. a 27-year-old diagnosed and it affects the blood. the prints pal alerted them to that infection. officials say there is no outbreak. >> the disease is spread by close contact, me coughing right on you. it's not spread across the room. >> and the doctor posted information symptoms include high fear, vomiting and a stiff neck.[yq we're told the student is doing bette
. >> obama administration talking tough about cyber crime developing more aggressive pen yaltz for anyone involved. today announcement just a day after a secrecy firm set china's military may be behind a hacking ring involving 140 u.s. companies. attorney general says it has a far reaching affect. >> companies in silicon valley added over 42,000 jobs recording a growth rate more than three times that of u.s. economy as a whole. as any corporate leaders in this room can attest, this...
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. >> the obama administration is warning that automatic spending cuts will result in travel delays. ray lahood says it will require trimming $600 million this year and furloughing air traffic controllers. he says travelers could experience 90 minute delays or mores in the citis. >> several commute leaders trying to drum up support to try to rename sfo for former supervisor harvey milk. some believe it a tribute to his legacy. five supervisors support letting voters decide. six are needed to put it on the ballot. >> this is something that was lying dorm yabt, now, blooming. >> harvey milk san francisco international airport sends a message toer one who has ever been or currently diminished in every corner of the earth that hear is a city recognizes your value, you're worth. >> san francisco held a summit today on how to keep young paroles from a life of crime. members of different agencies heard from the district attorney, chief and head of probe yaichlgts their focus is young adults trying to resume a norm live. experts say they lack maturity needed to make bad choice autos by worki
. >> the obama administration is warning that automatic spending cuts will result in travel delays. ray lahood says it will require trimming $600 million this year and furloughing air traffic controllers. he says travelers could experience 90 minute delays or mores in the citis. >> several commute leaders trying to drum up support to try to rename sfo for former supervisor harvey milk. some believe it a tribute to his legacy. five supervisors support letting voters decide. six are...
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the obama administration has been active on twitter and has hosted google hangouts and sessions. back to you. >> thank you. have a great weekend. speaking of watch. >> should be fantastic. >> we'll see fog at the coast, lots of sunshine going to be warming up. continuing to warm up. and you can see spots along the coastline. fog and lots of sunshine along many coastal stretches. there is a beautiful skyline taking a look at forecast features, low clouds and fog sh pushing inland. sunny skies and warmer this weekend. and we'll see 90 degree highs next week in many inland locations. we're going to take a look at trends for the week ahead in livermore. notice over the week highs into upper 80s, that will level through wednesday, thursday and friday, temperatures dropping back into mid to upper 80s. that is representative of the warmth we can expect inland early next week and mid week. and overnight tonight, low clouds, fog pushing inland. temperatures dropping into upper 40s to low 50s. starting at 5:00 there will be lots of areas of fog. highs on the coast into low 60s, and 80s, i
the obama administration has been active on twitter and has hosted google hangouts and sessions. back to you. >> thank you. have a great weekend. speaking of watch. >> should be fantastic. >> we'll see fog at the coast, lots of sunshine going to be warming up. continuing to warm up. and you can see spots along the coastline. fog and lots of sunshine along many coastal stretches. there is a beautiful skyline taking a look at forecast features, low clouds and fog sh pushing...
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one top republican claims the irs did show so at the direction of the obama administration. >> this problem was coordinated right out of washington headquarters and were getting to proving it. >> today, jay carney responded. >> i am not interested in having a back and forth. >> the president's folk jus on taking action to hold accountable those responsible for this behave year. >> -- behavior. >> concluding politics played no role in the targeting of tea party groups. >> severe storms in oklahoma are blamed for another death. crews today found the body of an 8-year-old girl who was swept away as she and her family sought shelter in a storm drain. the death toll now at 18. survivors now going through the rubble of what was once their homes. the national weather series says five tornadoes touched down on friday. >> landmark ruling at u.s. supreme court today on dna and police procedures but a 5-4 vote the justices ruled officers can take dna with a wab like -- swab like this one. and today's decision today's ruling reinstates that rule oogt trial began for a former army intelligence officer s
one top republican claims the irs did show so at the direction of the obama administration. >> this problem was coordinated right out of washington headquarters and were getting to proving it. >> today, jay carney responded. >> i am not interested in having a back and forth. >> the president's folk jus on taking action to hold accountable those responsible for this behave year. >> -- behavior. >> concluding politics played no role in the targeting of tea...
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the obama administration urging russians to expell him. >> we're following appropriate legal channels and making sure rule of line is noted. >> it's believed sneden is trying to seek asylum in ecuador. the u.s. government is warning latin americans not to allow him to pass through to other destinations. the white house is not happeny about hong kong letting snowden leave. >> this is a deliberate choice to release a fugitive despite a valid arrest warrant. that has a negative impact on the u.s. china relationship. >> snowden has been receiving advice from wiki leaks saying the group paid for the flight to russia. >> he's not a traiter. he's in the a spy. he is a whistle blower who is told the public very important truth. >> he's believed to be carrying lap top computers report lid filled with u.s. government secrets. >> i had access to the entire community. and assets around the world. >> the u.s. passport has been revoked but was provided with refugee travel ut document autos and anticipation building for the supreme court's expected decision on california's ban on same-sex marriage t
the obama administration urging russians to expell him. >> we're following appropriate legal channels and making sure rule of line is noted. >> it's believed sneden is trying to seek asylum in ecuador. the u.s. government is warning latin americans not to allow him to pass through to other destinations. the white house is not happeny about hong kong letting snowden leave. >> this is a deliberate choice to release a fugitive despite a valid arrest warrant. that has a negative...
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the obama administration will another cabinet post in the new torm term, ray lahood announced he's stepping down. lahood was the last republican left in the obama cabinet. accomplishments include a campaign to curb texting while driving and changes rules to reduce pilot fatigue. >> president obama said there is progress on capitol hill to tackle the complicated issue of immigration ryeñ4?q forms -- reforms. >> yesterday, a bipartisan group of senators announced their principals fr comprehensive immigration reform chr in line with principals i've campaigned on. >> the president made the comments in front of a large rally in las vegas this morning. he says is he seeking to win for change that's will give estimated 11 million illegal immigrants a chance at becoming american citizens. >> a soldier who lost all four limbs in a roadside bombing says he has big plans. a 26-year-old wheeled himself into a news conference today at johns hopkins hospital. he's the first recent series member to survive the loss. he showed off his new arms today with the surgeons. the surge heens were stand big his s
the obama administration will another cabinet post in the new torm term, ray lahood announced he's stepping down. lahood was the last republican left in the obama cabinet. accomplishments include a campaign to curb texting while driving and changes rules to reduce pilot fatigue. >> president obama said there is progress on capitol hill to tackle the complicated issue of immigration ryeñ4?q forms -- reforms. >> yesterday, a bipartisan group of senators announced their principals fr...
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. >> the obama administration is watching to see what develops in a nation so critical to the region. egypt is the largest arab country, one in every four aryans lives there. the u.s. has more than a billion reasons to be concerned. military aid is second only to what we give to israel. >> sth this is how our naval forces get in and out of the persian gulf how world oil gets to global markets. >> obama administration add officials have been in contact with their egyptian counter parts and seem to be taking a wait and see approach during this period of interim government. >> edward snowden is seeking asil yum in six new countries believed to be in moscow airport transit area the six countries have not been identified by wiki leaks. snowden sought refuge from 20 country skpplz turned him down, flat. >> big progress on that destructive wildfire in arizona. officials say the fire is 80% contained and not expected to grow. with efforts going well some of the 700 could be sent home, soon. the fir killed 19 elite firefighters from a hot shot kru. today, the coroner says all died from fire-re
. >> the obama administration is watching to see what develops in a nation so critical to the region. egypt is the largest arab country, one in every four aryans lives there. the u.s. has more than a billion reasons to be concerned. military aid is second only to what we give to israel. >> sth this is how our naval forces get in and out of the persian gulf how world oil gets to global markets. >> obama administration add officials have been in contact with their egyptian...
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. >> a report from washington think tank says obama administration is tougher on immigration enforcement than critics think. staying the administration spent $18 billion on programs run by the immigration and customs enforcement and border0q pro dex. all other agencies spent $14 billion. >> u.s. supreme court will not stop the government funding of embryonic stem cell research stem cell research. the high court refused to hear an appeal from expo two scientists challenging federal funding for the research18jf. lay lower court had thrown out the lawsuit. scientists claim it was violating the dickey wicker law, prohibiting taxpayer financing for work that harms an embryo. >> americans have kept health care spending in check saying the mj care tab stood at $2.7 trillion in 2011, latest year u.s. economy or>÷j 8600 for evy man, woman and child. >> just ahead this is a extraordinary step. the city in the mid west where it's now illegal to own a pit bull. >> looking south ward, we can see clouds and some sun. could there be rain coming our way? >> taking a look at rafk right now, we've seen
. >> a report from washington think tank says obama administration is tougher on immigration enforcement than critics think. staying the administration spent $18 billion on programs run by the immigration and customs enforcement and border0q pro dex. all other agencies spent $14 billion. >> u.s. supreme court will not stop the government funding of embryonic stem cell research stem cell research. the high court refused to hear an appeal from expo two scientists challenging federal...
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. >> the obama administration confirm that's americans are still being held by islamic militants. >> one american worker from texas has been found dead. it's not clear how he died. u.s. officials today rejected an offer bit kidnappers to free two americans in exchange for release of two prisoners. one is a child sheek conviktd of plotting to blow up new york city landmark autos 12 hostages have been killed since the start of the effort yesterday. 100 others were freed. the fate of three dozen others is unknown at this hour. >> it's official. the flu is here. the cdc weekly flu activity map shows california in yellow meaning the flu is taking hold right now. states shaded red have the highest activity. green states, lower levels. how the bay area is responding. >> teresa is usually punk twal when it comes to getting the flu vaccine. >> this year, i've been busy and decided when i saw your talk, i said i need to go in to get the flu shot. this is one illness we can do. we better have our health. >> recipients are 60% less likely to have to the doctor for influenza. this year's flu seas
. >> the obama administration confirm that's americans are still being held by islamic militants. >> one american worker from texas has been found dead. it's not clear how he died. u.s. officials today rejected an offer bit kidnappers to free two americans in exchange for release of two prisoners. one is a child sheek conviktd of plotting to blow up new york city landmark autos 12 hostages have been killed since the start of the effort yesterday. 100 others were freed. the fate of...
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. >> the bill praised by an early victory by the obama administration. >> american airlines joined other groups in opposing the transportation security administration's plans to allow small knifes and band items back on to flights. american sent a letter urging him to rec two of the four plain planes were american air lines jets on september 11th. the new policy would allow foldable knife was blades up to 2.36 inches long as carry on items. tsa had a pift -- will testify before a committee thursday about this proposal. other airline news, faa approved boeing's plan to redesign the fire prone lithium ion batteries. the fleet has been grounded world wide since january. following a battery fire on a dream liner parked in boston and then, a smoking battery that led to an emergency landing in japan. regulators say the plan includes flight tests which have to be passed before it can return to service. >> first lady michelle obama is the latest person to have her personal information leaked online. the fbi is investigating a web site claiming to have published financial information of many famo
. >> the bill praised by an early victory by the obama administration. >> american airlines joined other groups in opposing the transportation security administration's plans to allow small knifes and band items back on to flights. american sent a letter urging him to rec two of the four plain planes were american air lines jets on september 11th. the new policy would allow foldable knife was blades up to 2.36 inches long as carry on items. tsa had a pift -- will testify before a...
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president obama now supports marriage for the nation's gays and lesbians and his administration has filed a brief with the u.s. supreme court. >> if we're successful and prevail, and no lower court rulings are reversed and prop 8 goes away. >> that is our fwo. it will send a message to the country. >> but will not change the minds minds of critics like bill may. >> not about same-sex marriages. it's about the question of whether marriage should be redefined. >> this berkeley couple says they aren't trying to redefine marriage but have access to it. justices are expected to rule by the end of june. >> and carrow slin traveling to washington, d.c. where the supreme court will consider whether prop 8 wrongly de. >> i nis gays and lesbians the rights to marriage. live reports begin on tuesday. >> breaking news in the south bay. a day care teach year accused of trying to drug students faces 10 misdemeanor charges. the 59-year-old is charged with five counts of attempted child endangerment and five counts of assault. >> gratz worked at the kiddie academy from 2007 until last week. a teacher say
president obama now supports marriage for the nation's gays and lesbians and his administration has filed a brief with the u.s. supreme court. >> if we're successful and prevail, and no lower court rulings are reversed and prop 8 goes away. >> that is our fwo. it will send a message to the country. >> but will not change the minds minds of critics like bill may. >> not about same-sex marriages. it's about the question of whether marriage should be redefined. >>...
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. >> the obama administration faces growing opposition from voters a new washington post bomb shows nearly two thirds are against his plan. and we'll carry at dress tomorrow night. you can see it live here on abc 7 news at 6:00. >> another run in with the law for george zimmerman. the former night watchman detained today after his estranged wife called 911 during a fight. shelly zimmerman says george dwlented skmer her fwaerj a gun during the argument. police officers detained zimmerman but did not arrest him n a frantic 911 call shelly said she was scared for her life. >> he keeps saying step closer. he's just threatening all of us. >> step closer and what? >> and he's going to shoot us. i don't know what he's capable of. >> shelly says she was not press charges against george. she filed for divorce last week. >>> a perfect example of what first responders do when lives are at stake two. officers used a hood of a patrol car to rescue two people. >> you can sfree sky 7 vantage point how the fire spread quickly through the house, police officer joel lavano notice aid person through this win
. >> the obama administration faces growing opposition from voters a new washington post bomb shows nearly two thirds are against his plan. and we'll carry at dress tomorrow night. you can see it live here on abc 7 news at 6:00. >> another run in with the law for george zimmerman. the former night watchman detained today after his estranged wife called 911 during a fight. shelly zimmerman says george dwlented skmer her fwaerj a gun during the argument. police officers detained...
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two other senators urging the obama administration to post own furloughs for air traffic controllers. kansas republican say the cuts are hurting the economy. lawmakers want furloughs postponed to give time to find a remedy. air traffic control cut backs are facing delays nationwide. >> pressure building on a district attorney to resign in texas because she was found drunk driving. the video shows her losing her balance, and failing several times to try to walk a straight line. she pleaded guilty and is serving a 45 day jail term but the 63-year-old two determine d.a.says she has no plans to quit. >> a ground breaking today, the school located on summit drive. as city leaders came out to celebrate, some are not happy bit. abc 7 news has the story. a ground breaking for the newest school in burlingame in 50 years. declining enrollment forced them to close in the 70s but that changed now. >> we have over 200 students coming to the burlingame school district over and above what is predicted three years ago. >> so you need a new school? >> we need a new school. >> it straddles burlingame a
two other senators urging the obama administration to post own furloughs for air traffic controllers. kansas republican say the cuts are hurting the economy. lawmakers want furloughs postponed to give time to find a remedy. air traffic control cut backs are facing delays nationwide. >> pressure building on a district attorney to resign in texas because she was found drunk driving. the video shows her losing her balance, and failing several times to try to walk a straight line. she pleaded...
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. >> and what barbara walt >>> today president obama weighed in on two scandalled affecting miz administration, sparing thoughts on the attack in benghazi, libya and accusations against the irs. we're learning the acting of irs commissioner found out in may, 2012 tea party groups had been targeted. >> they wrt president's first comments on the irs controversy. >> i can tell you that if you got the irs operating in anything less than a neutral and nonpartisan way, then that is outrageous. >> but for republicans that might not be good enough. they want to know how arks cord together irs, low-level employees could have applied special scrutiny to other groups whose goals include government. >> they use key words. >> a report shows irs began targeting groups in 2010 and senior irs officials have known bit for almost two years. the president we weighed in on the benghazi controversy and talking points handed out to congress and susan rice after the attack. >> the whole issue of the talking points has been a slide show. suddenly this gets spun up as if there is something new to the story. >> mr. oba
. >> and what barbara walt >>> today president obama weighed in on two scandalled affecting miz administration, sparing thoughts on the attack in benghazi, libya and accusations against the irs. we're learning the acting of irs commissioner found out in may, 2012 tea party groups had been targeted. >> they wrt president's first comments on the irs controversy. >> i can tell you that if you got the irs operating in anything less than a neutral and nonpartisan way, then...
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the obama administration says the site's on the mend. >> we were able to make the necessary improvement to the website so the vast majority of americans who use the website have an experience in which the site functions effectively. >> reporter: the white house set a deadline of december 1st to reach the goal. over the weekend, it released a report touting what it says is significant progress. some 400 software bugs and hardware problems have been fixed. it's now accessible 90% of the time, that's up from just over 40% in october. the website can now handle 50,000 users at a time, 800,000 a day. the white house said there was huge traffic on the site today. 370,000 visitors by noon. when healthcare goff hit the 50,000 simultaneous user capacity crew didn't crash. this message advised users what to do while they waited. don't ask the white house to declare mission accomplished. >> using that phrase is a -- not one i would employ. >> reporter: there are still question marks. the site fixes haven't been tested with heavy traffic. and the administration is advising use terse visit the site
the obama administration says the site's on the mend. >> we were able to make the necessary improvement to the website so the vast majority of americans who use the website have an experience in which the site functions effectively. >> reporter: the white house set a deadline of december 1st to reach the goal. over the weekend, it released a report touting what it says is significant progress. some 400 software bugs and hardware problems have been fixed. it's now accessible 90% of...
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obama administration announced it will stop enforcing a law that blocks benefits. the attorney general says prot vision in the law is placing lawfully married same-sex couples in a second tier marriage. the decision months after the supreme court declared the act unconstitutional. >> former president clinton came out swinging in support of obama care urging opponents of overhauling health care to help implement it. many conservatives called for repeeling affordable care act. >> there is interest in trying to faithfully execute the law. you get one of these jobs you actually take on oath to do that. >> former president clinton kicked off a series of speeches before open enrollment begins october 1 including covered california. >> coming up, senator john mccain admits to playing video poker during a hearing. >> a freak accident and a surf board crashed into a car. >> i'm michael finney. taking your questions on facebook abc 7 and on twitter at m finney i'll answer questions live in just a little bit. >> from mount tam looking towards ocean beach you can see patches o
obama administration announced it will stop enforcing a law that blocks benefits. the attorney general says prot vision in the law is placing lawfully married same-sex couples in a second tier marriage. the decision months after the supreme court declared the act unconstitutional. >> former president clinton came out swinging in support of obama care urging opponents of overhauling health care to help implement it. many conservatives called for repeeling affordable care act. >>...
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administration's push for tougher gun law autos well, mr. vice president, and you feel the same way when i'm going to say it. for four decades you've enjoyed the arm prod tex of capitol police and secret service officers trying to destroy the second amendment rights of the rest of us. so when it comes to that right, sir, you keep your advice. we'll keep our guns. >> also telling attendees the meeting of the action committee that background checks will not make schools safer. the white house called for the laws after the school massacre. >> north korea showed off military hardware after making bold declarations this week. north korean state television broadcast these images of troops firing rockets at south korea islands. the leader observed through binoculars. the launchers came after north korea said it no longer recognized the armistice that ended the war back in 1953. this took place while the us us and south korea held joint annual drills. north korea calling exercises quote, invasion rehearsal autos still ahead the vatican defends pope
administration's push for tougher gun law autos well, mr. vice president, and you feel the same way when i'm going to say it. for four decades you've enjoyed the arm prod tex of capitol police and secret service officers trying to destroy the second amendment rights of the rest of us. so when it comes to that right, sir, you keep your advice. we'll keep our guns. >> also telling attendees the meeting of the action committee that background checks will not make schools safer. the white...
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. >> plus, obama care glitch. what the administration is now trying to do correct the flawed roll out. >> that is coming up z the uc berkeley graduates needed help from the president to make it through today's health care to thsuffered in silence... hoped... and lived in a state of fear... welcome to a new state... of health. welcome to covered california. the place to find quality, affordable coverage. financial help for those in need. and nobody can be denied because of a pre-existing condition. enroll now at coveredca.com. >> it is a slow commute. on the left you can see the san francisco skyway, gridlocked there. and right sit our commute cam in traffic in san francisco and going nowhere at light speed. >> yes. we're here with a look at roads right now. >> it was agonizing and going to be this afternoon. let's go outside now and take a look at this drive. it's going to be your berkeley commute into the east bay section. you can see how close traffic s about 15 minutes. >>. >> there is a briefing underway from
. >> plus, obama care glitch. what the administration is now trying to do correct the flawed roll out. >> that is coming up z the uc berkeley graduates needed help from the president to make it through today's health care to thsuffered in silence... hoped... and lived in a state of fear... welcome to a new state... of health. welcome to covered california. the place to find quality, affordable coverage. financial help for those in need. and nobody can be denied because of a...
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>> still ahead at 4:00 caroline kennedy's new job in the obama administration. plus... >> i'm vic lee in petta luma. this small town has been hit hard by home burglary autos also, trayvon martin's father's passionate message to lawmakers following the acquittal of the man who killed his son. >> former president george hw bush's kind gesture to support >>> it's a place that has a small town feel. vic lee joins us live with the story. vic? >> petaluma is the latest city hit by these so called door knock burglaries. what makes this different is that small bucolic town is so far way from the urban crime areas. their door knock burglaries similar to the video shows a person knocking on the door in this case a woman with an infant. her accomplices jump over a back fence and try to pry open the back door. >> the door knock portraying themselves as a sales person or repair person just going around to see if anyone is home at the residence. >> so far, this year, between january 1 and end of june there have been 28 home burglaries in petta luma. this month there have been
>> still ahead at 4:00 caroline kennedy's new job in the obama administration. plus... >> i'm vic lee in petta luma. this small town has been hit hard by home burglary autos also, trayvon martin's father's passionate message to lawmakers following the acquittal of the man who killed his son. >> former president george hw bush's kind gesture to support >>> it's a place that has a small town feel. vic lee joins us live with the story. vic? >> petaluma is the...
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the trip comes at the obama administration scrambled to quash a controversy over suspended death benefits for the families. a charity agreed to cover the cost during that shut down. >> good evening, larry and carolyn. president met with house democrats and tomorrow will meet with house republicans. baby steps at least there are meetings but there has been no progress to military families. >> it was a somber ceremony today, chuck haigel there to meet flag dash draped casket carrying cody patterson, killed in afghanistan. since the shut down began, 26 u.s. service members died, six in afghanistan. because of furloughs at the pentagon, paper work is piling up and families of those service members are asked to sacrifice even more. they haven't received a so called death benefit, a $100,000 payment usually issued within three days of notification of death. >> it's unthinkable these would not be available. >> thanks to a military charity, they will be. the fisher house foundation will provide benefits. when the shut down ends, the pentagon will reimburse the charity. >> this should rise above p
the trip comes at the obama administration scrambled to quash a controversy over suspended death benefits for the families. a charity agreed to cover the cost during that shut down. >> good evening, larry and carolyn. president met with house democrats and tomorrow will meet with house republicans. baby steps at least there are meetings but there has been no progress to military families. >> it was a somber ceremony today, chuck haigel there to meet flag dash draped casket carrying...
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obama administration has brought in tech experts to help and promises it will be fixed by the end of the month. >> google executive chairman says wide spread u.s. government spying will be outrageous. he told "wall street journal" google registered complaints with national security agency, president obama and members of congress he is currently in hong kong where he spoke about his company's efforts to increase internet access in north korea. >> we're trying to convince the government to open up to a little bit of the internet torch get started for benefit of the country and benefit of the government and citizens, health of the citizens so, forth. >> he says he's not certain whether efforts had impact on the government . >>> a german magazine is reporting 1dzs billion worth of art found in a munich apartment two years ago surrounded by garbage and rotting food the works are by picasso, matisse and some pieces seized from jewish owners officials declined to comment on why it's taken so long to come to light. >> a college student doesn't remember getting trapped between two buildings f
obama administration has brought in tech experts to help and promises it will be fixed by the end of the month. >> google executive chairman says wide spread u.s. government spying will be outrageous. he told "wall street journal" google registered complaints with national security agency, president obama and members of congress he is currently in hong kong where he spoke about his company's efforts to increase internet access in north korea. >> we're trying to convince...
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half of them occurred during the obama administration. >> they broke the senate rules. in order to exercise the power grab. >> president obama says as a former senator he values the chambers powers. >> concerns mounting about the fate of an elderly palo alto man taken by north korea. >> mayorel newman was taken off a flight three weeks ago in north korea. his family and friends are concerned. abc7 news is in the newsroom now, carolyn, what is the latest on this? >> reporter: state department working through swedish embassy on the release of merrill newman. a friend was able to fly out. newman wasn't. >> is there anything you can tell us about mr. newman? >> no. >> reporter: residents are tight lipped about their neighbor. the 82-year-old was on a guided tour of north korea when pulled off the flight headed home. that was october 26th. today, the state department has had few specifics to offer. >> any time there are reports of americans detained that is a bad step and a bad move. >> reporter: newman's son says this was a trip of a lifetime that went smoothly until a meet
half of them occurred during the obama administration. >> they broke the senate rules. in order to exercise the power grab. >> president obama says as a former senator he values the chambers powers. >> concerns mounting about the fate of an elderly palo alto man taken by north korea. >> mayorel newman was taken off a flight three weeks ago in north korea. his family and friends are concerned. abc7 news is in the newsroom now, carolyn, what is the latest on this? >>...
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. >> the obama administration is pushing china to crack down harder on kim. >> we will work to get north korea to abide by international obligation autos it's unclear how far kim is willing to go but analysts say the provocative moves could be a negotiating tactic. the missiles could reach japan. >> a report says airline passengers complaints are skyrocketing and rose 20% last year. that came despite a higher percentage of on time flights in 2012 compared to the year before. passengers say they're fed up with shrinking seats as well as overbooked flights. united airlines has the worst ratings, complaints nearly doubled last year, virgin america had the best performance rating. >> google fiber is exn panding into the loen star state. and it's a high stakes showdown between traditional tv networks and streaming services. today in the speech before broadcasters in las vegas, chase kerry vowed to pull fox and afill yates off broadcast tv and put them on cable only unless they shut down the streaming service. this after a court ruled the service does not infringe on copy rights. ario transmit
. >> the obama administration is pushing china to crack down harder on kim. >> we will work to get north korea to abide by international obligation autos it's unclear how far kim is willing to go but analysts say the provocative moves could be a negotiating tactic. the missiles could reach japan. >> a report says airline passengers complaints are skyrocketing and rose 20% last year. that came despite a higher percentage of on time flights in 2012 compared to the year before....
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administration. a lot of focus on gun violence and reducing gun violence. president obama has made it a priority. joe biden out to bring back proposals in the last few weex, all of this since the december 14th mass murder in newtown, connecticut. the girl was killed in hyde park neighborhood which is obama's home. it's drawing more attention to gun violence. we're awaiting for michelle obama to arrive at the chicago church. we'll bring you updates as it develops this morning. >>> if you plan to send flowers to a local florist this valentine's day. some companies that appear to be local are actually from out of the area, sometimes even out of the state. here is michael finney with a "7 on your side" investigation. >> when you have flowers delivered on valentine's day, how do you pick a florist? many go online. here a listing for palo alto. it shows a nice woman in one photograph, a nice flower shop in another. is it palo alto? did dig deeper and you'll find this. palo alto florist.com is based in los
administration. a lot of focus on gun violence and reducing gun violence. president obama has made it a priority. joe biden out to bring back proposals in the last few weex, all of this since the december 14th mass murder in newtown, connecticut. the girl was killed in hyde park neighborhood which is obama's home. it's drawing more attention to gun violence. we're awaiting for michelle obama to arrive at the chicago church. we'll bring you updates as it develops this morning. >>> if...
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>> sunday afternoon the obama administration sent a high powered team to capitol hill to show classified documents to lawmakers in the house and the senate to help convince them to vote yes. >> my mind is far from settled. it is not something that should be undertaken lightly. >> john kerry on abc's "this week" defending the decision to unleash fire power citing new evidence that poison gas killed hundreds of syrian civiliansment. >> we cannot allow assad to gas people with impunity. i believe the congress of the united states will understand that and do the right thing. >> what if the votes aren't there? will the president act anyway? >> the president of the united states has a right to take this action. it it doesn't have to go to congress. >> if i hear you correctly you say the president will act no matter what. >> no, i said the president has the right to act. >> will he? >> george, we are not going to lose this vote. >> that vote will occur after congress returns on september 9th. larry jacobs, abc news, new york. >> david frost, the british journalist whose signature moment was an
>> sunday afternoon the obama administration sent a high powered team to capitol hill to show classified documents to lawmakers in the house and the senate to help convince them to vote yes. >> my mind is far from settled. it is not something that should be undertaken lightly. >> john kerry on abc's "this week" defending the decision to unleash fire power citing new evidence that poison gas killed hundreds of syrian civiliansment. >> we cannot allow assad to...
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. >> the obama administration says that national security officials agreed to prosecute in civilian court believing it's in the best interest of u.s. security. >> north korea rampd up the rhetoric today announcement two days after the un security council approved new sanctions against the north for its nuclear test launch. meanwhile, pung yang released a video of north korean troops running down a beach to wave goodbye to leader kim jong un. un had to wave troops out of the water as they rushed his boat. >> president are, politicians and actors turned out today for the fun ravel president hugo chavez who died of cancer on tuesday. the list including reverend jesse jackson, actor sean pen and mahmoud ahmadinejad. jackson prayed for god to heal the breech between venezuela and the united states. vice president, the hand picked successor is expected to be sworn in tonight. >> nine women honored with the secretary of state women of courage award. part of international womens' day. secretary of state john kerry and first lady michelle obama hanlded out the awards today. >> when these witness w
. >> the obama administration says that national security officials agreed to prosecute in civilian court believing it's in the best interest of u.s. security. >> north korea rampd up the rhetoric today announcement two days after the un security council approved new sanctions against the north for its nuclear test launch. meanwhile, pung yang released a video of north korean troops running down a beach to wave goodbye to leader kim jong un. un had to wave troops out of the water as...
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. >>> the obama administration says its health care website is now running glitch free after undergoing aparound the clock overhaul over the weekend. the white house offered specifics today on what change to keep healthcare.gov from crashing or sending out error mess answer. technicians fixed spots. the website can now handle 50,000 users at a time. >> we've made significant progress in improving healthcare.gov. and achieving a system that runs smoothly for the vast majority of consumers. >> republicans still aren't sold. the white house says it is working to improve the site and it isn't done yet. the administration is delaying a big push to get people enrolled until it's certain the technical glitches are a thing of the past. >>> overseas for a moment. benjamin netanyahu has met with the pope for the first time ever. netanyahu and pope francis met privately at the vatican for about 25 minutes today to discuss peace talks, iran and possible visit by the pope to jerusal jerusalem. netanyahu gave pope francis a book about the spanish inquisition written by his late father. in october, ne
. >>> the obama administration says its health care website is now running glitch free after undergoing aparound the clock overhaul over the weekend. the white house offered specifics today on what change to keep healthcare.gov from crashing or sending out error mess answer. technicians fixed spots. the website can now handle 50,000 users at a time. >> we've made significant progress in improving healthcare.gov. and achieving a system that runs smoothly for the vast majority of...
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>> sunday afternoon the obama administration sent a high powered team to capitol hill to show classified documents to lawmakers in the house and the senate to help convince them to vote yes. >> my mind is far from settled. it is not something that should be undertakenhn kerry >> john kerry on abc's "this week" defending the decision to unleash fire power citing new evidence that poison gas killed hundreds of syrian civiliansment. >> we cannot allow assad to congress of theimpunity. united states will understand that and do the right thing. >> what if the votes aren't there? will the president act anyway? >> the president of the united states has a right to take this action. ar youdoesn't have to go to >> if i hear you correctly you say the president will act no matter what. >> no, i said the president has the right to act. >> will he? >> george, we are not going to lose this vote. >> that vote will occur after congress returns on september 9th. larry jacobs, abc news, new york. >> david frost, the british journalist whose signature moment was an interview with president nixon is dead ton
>> sunday afternoon the obama administration sent a high powered team to capitol hill to show classified documents to lawmakers in the house and the senate to help convince them to vote yes. >> my mind is far from settled. it is not something that should be undertakenhn kerry >> john kerry on abc's "this week" defending the decision to unleash fire power citing new evidence that poison gas killed hundreds of syrian civiliansment. >> we cannot allow assad to...
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did political consideration influence the obama administration's immediate response in don't miss "this week" with george stephanopoulos coming up at 8:00 right here on abc7. >>> we have the winning numbers from last night's $270 million power ball draw. 6, 13, 19, 23, 43, the meganumber 16. no one got all six numbers, but there is someone in the bay area who is a bit richer this morning. three tickets in california matched five numbers, but missed that power number. one ticket was purchased in petaluma. each ticket is worth $573,000. wednesday's jackpot climbs to $350 million. the odds of winning power ball, about 1 in $175 million. i wasn't anywhere near petaluma so i guess it's not me. >> me either. >> okay. well, the weather is a winning combination today. but there is some wind? >> that's right. by 1:00 in the afternoon san francisco really feeling that sea breeze. over 20 miles an hour. so expecting your high temperature in the city early on. by about noontime it should be hitting the low 700 he is and then it's downhill after that as the sea breeze kicks up. still plenty of sunsh
did political consideration influence the obama administration's immediate response in don't miss "this week" with george stephanopoulos coming up at 8:00 right here on abc7. >>> we have the winning numbers from last night's $270 million power ball draw. 6, 13, 19, 23, 43, the meganumber 16. no one got all six numbers, but there is someone in the bay area who is a bit richer this morning. three tickets in california matched five numbers, but missed that power number. one...
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obama signed new presidential policy guidelines providing more transparency. in a shift, the policy now has the military taking the lead over the cia. this a day after the administration acknowledged four american citizens had been killed overseas. >> mr. obama renewed promise to close the prison at guantanamo bay, cuba. >> there is no justification for congress to prevent us from closing a facility that never should have been opened. >> also, interruptions from a heckler. reaction from capitol hill was swift. senator john mccain said before the administration comes up with a better plan plan then the president onis likely to remain open. >> close guantanamo bay today. >> why don't you let me address that? >> release those 84. >> why don't you sit down i. going tell you what i'm go owing do. >> that back and forth this morning was with san francisco code pink protestor madea benjiman. she snuck in posing as a member of the media hammering the president over drone strikes and failing to shut down guantanamo bay. benjiman was escorted out by the secret service.
obama signed new presidential policy guidelines providing more transparency. in a shift, the policy now has the military taking the lead over the cia. this a day after the administration acknowledged four american citizens had been killed overseas. >> mr. obama renewed promise to close the prison at guantanamo bay, cuba. >> there is no justification for congress to prevent us from closing a facility that never should have been opened. >> also, interruptions from a heckler....
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. >>> coming up on "this week" it's the flawed rollout of the affordable care act place the obama administration, george stephanopoulos goes one-on-one with white house senior advisor dan phifer. along with the issues surrounding healthcare.gov, fiveler also discuss the continued fallout over the latest implications of nsa spying. you can catch it right here on abc7 at 8:00. >>> more than a year after 17-year-old trayvon martin was fatally shot by neighborhood watch volunteer george zimmerman, the city where it happened, samford, florida, is rolling out a revamped neighborhood watch program. the samford police department will outline the changes tuesday during a community meeting. revisions include restricting volunteers from carrying firearms, and from pursuing suspects. as you know, zimmerman was acquitted of a second degree murder charge back in july. >>> the cal palace in daly city is expected to be packed again today with people attending one of the country's biggest gun shows. it's sponsored by the crossroads of the west. organizers say they do everything by the book and gun owners appreci
. >>> coming up on "this week" it's the flawed rollout of the affordable care act place the obama administration, george stephanopoulos goes one-on-one with white house senior advisor dan phifer. along with the issues surrounding healthcare.gov, fiveler also discuss the continued fallout over the latest implications of nsa spying. you can catch it right here on abc7 at 8:00. >>> more than a year after 17-year-old trayvon martin was fatally shot by neighborhood watch...
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the obama administration believes eye ronnie -- irani planes are being flown to be used by uh sad's forces against the rebels. kerry says the behavior raises questions about the reliability as a partner. italy's highest court will consider the fate of amanda knox . they were first convicted and then acquitted of murdering her roommate, meredith kir ofer. customer -- kercher. they argued that she should return to jail. they say it is another form of harassment by the prosecution. >> she wins on monday, case closed, it is over and she can go forward without any further worry. >> kercher's family says there is still unanswered questions and we are searching for the truth. knox has spent the last year working on a memwior and hopes to earn her living as a writer. >> pope francis celebrated his first mass in st. peter's square today. he encouraged people to be humble and young at heart. the square over flowed with people eager to join the pope at the start of holy week. it leads up to easter sunday at -- at the end of the mass he walked outside of the popemobile. >>> new at 11:00, the humanitar
the obama administration believes eye ronnie -- irani planes are being flown to be used by uh sad's forces against the rebels. kerry says the behavior raises questions about the reliability as a partner. italy's highest court will consider the fate of amanda knox . they were first convicted and then acquitted of murdering her roommate, meredith kir ofer. customer -- kercher. they argued that she should return to jail. they say it is another form of harassment by the prosecution. >> she...
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kerery's predecessor sat down for a private lunch with president obama. this wasn't the first time the pair have been sneen each other's company since clinton left the administration this year but the get togethers are closely analyzed as clinton is considered a leading contender to replace mr. obama. >> a military judge expect ntd court marshal of army privately bradley manning. manning admitted to send something videos to the antisecrecy web site. his lawyers portrayed him as a naive whistle blower who wanted to expose war crimes. >> here in the bay area, liver smor all about baseball now. the east bay city hoping to become a west coast williamsport. >> teams in the little league world series will be playing tomorrow but right now are getting ready for a 6:00 p.m. par wraid going down first street and wend a rally. >> abc 7 news wayne freedman joins us live with the story. wayne? >> livermore has been a wholesome family-oriented community continuing this week a cross the street people already in place for that parade that begins at 6:00 p.m. this week i
kerery's predecessor sat down for a private lunch with president obama. this wasn't the first time the pair have been sneen each other's company since clinton left the administration this year but the get togethers are closely analyzed as clinton is considered a leading contender to replace mr. obama. >> a military judge expect ntd court marshal of army privately bradley manning. manning admitted to send something videos to the antisecrecy web site. his lawyers portrayed him as a naive...
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the obama administration believes eye ronnie -- irani planes are being flown to be used by uh sad's forces against the rebels. kerry says the behavior raises questions about the reliability as a partner. italy's highest court will consider the fate of amanda knox . they were first convicted and then acquitted of murdering her roommate, meredith kir ofer. customer -- kercher. they argued that she should return to jail. they say it is another form of harassment by the prosecution. >> she wins on monday, case closed, it is over and she can go forward without any further worry. >> kercher's family says there is still unanswered questions and we are searching for the truth. knox has spent the last year working on a memwior and hopes to earn her living as a writer. >> pope francis celebrated his first mass in st. peter's square today. he encouraged people to be humble and young at heart. the square over flowed with people eager to join the pope at the start of holy week. it leads up to easter sunday at -- at the end of the mass he walked outside of the popemobile. >>> new at 11:00, the humanitar
the obama administration believes eye ronnie -- irani planes are being flown to be used by uh sad's forces against the rebels. kerry says the behavior raises questions about the reliability as a partner. italy's highest court will consider the fate of amanda knox . they were first convicted and then acquitted of murdering her roommate, meredith kir ofer. customer -- kercher. they argued that she should return to jail. they say it is another form of harassment by the prosecution. >> she...
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. >>> coming up on "this week" as the flawed rollout of the affordable care act place the obama administration, george stephanopoulos goes one-on-one with white house senior advisor dan phifer. along with the issues surrounding healthcare.gov, phifer will also discuss the continued fallout over the lateddest revelations of nsa spying. you can catch it right here on abc7 at 8:00. >>> more than a year after 17-year-old trayvon martin was fatally shot by neighborhood watch volunteer george zimmerman, the city where it happened, sanford, florida, is rolling out a revamped neighborhood watch program. the sanford police department will outline the changes tuesday during a community meeting. revisions include restricting volunteers from carrying firearms, and from pursuing suspects. zimmerman was acquitted of a second degree murder charge back in july. >>> the cal palace in daly city is expected to be packed again today with people attending one of the country's biggest gun shows. it's sponsored by the crossroads of the west. organizers say they do everything by the book and gun owners appreciate it.
. >>> coming up on "this week" as the flawed rollout of the affordable care act place the obama administration, george stephanopoulos goes one-on-one with white house senior advisor dan phifer. along with the issues surrounding healthcare.gov, phifer will also discuss the continued fallout over the lateddest revelations of nsa spying. you can catch it right here on abc7 at 8:00. >>> more than a year after 17-year-old trayvon martin was fatally shot by neighborhood...
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. >>> this morning the obama administration is saying nearly half a million people have had insurance applications filed through new healthcare exchanges. the obamacare process has been riddled with glitches since its debut october 1st. officials counted $476,000 application bus will not say how many people actually enrolled in the insurance markets. >>> coming up on this week, the latest in washington after the debt default was diverted in the 11th hour. we are going to hear from democratic house minority leader, california congresswoman nancy pelosi, as well as texas senator ted cruz and former florida governor jed bush about the budget battles in washington. you can catch "this week" right here on abc7 at 8:00 this morning. >> a group of friends and neighbors from one san francisco neighborhood are fight to go keep a charter school out. they have run their case before a judge. now eup to the san jose city council to decide if this school should be built. abc7 news education reporter lyanne melendez with the case that has divided the community. >> residents of the san jose-washingto
. >>> this morning the obama administration is saying nearly half a million people have had insurance applications filed through new healthcare exchanges. the obamacare process has been riddled with glitches since its debut october 1st. officials counted $476,000 application bus will not say how many people actually enrolled in the insurance markets. >>> coming up on this week, the latest in washington after the debt default was diverted in the 11th hour. we are going to hear...
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for any administration. for the head of neurosurgery at ucsf and the man whose wife had a brain disease, the president's proposal is a very big deal. more now from mark matthews. >> reporter: president obama says $100 million will help researchers find new ways to treat, maybe even prevent ailments like alzheimer's and epilepsy. >> we can study particles smaller than an atom but haven't unlocked the mystery of the three pounds of matter that fits between our ears. >> reporter: dr. mitch burger is the chairman of neurosurgery and says the president's challenge will lead to a better understanding to how parts of the brain react. >> so we know what areas work together, say, in the normal function, and when there's a disease like alzheimer's disease, we can understand which piece of that puzzle is not firing. >> reporter: to illustrate, dr. burger shows me this picture of the brain wired to show which areas are activated when the subject is to think about what you do with a ball. >> you think about saying hit, y
for any administration. for the head of neurosurgery at ucsf and the man whose wife had a brain disease, the president's proposal is a very big deal. more now from mark matthews. >> reporter: president obama says $100 million will help researchers find new ways to treat, maybe even prevent ailments like alzheimer's and epilepsy. >> we can study particles smaller than an atom but haven't unlocked the mystery of the three pounds of matter that fits between our ears. >> reporter:...
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for any administration. for the head of neurosurgery at ucsf and a man whose wife has brain disease, the president's proposal is a very big deal. more from abc7 political reporter mark matthews. >> reporter: president obama says $100 million will help researchers ways to treat and maybe prevent ailments like alzheimer's and epilepsy. >> we can study particles smaller than an atom but still haven't unlocked the mystery of the matter that sits between our ears. >> reporter: mitch berger is the chairman of neurosurgery. he says the president's challenge will lead better understanding of how the parts of the brain react. >> what areas work together in normal function and when there's a disease like alzheimer's disease, we can understand which piece of that puzzle is not firing. >> reporter: to illustrate brain connectivity, dr. berger shows me this picture of a brain wired to show which areas are activated when the subject is asked to think about what you do with a ball. >> you think about saying hit. you then o
for any administration. for the head of neurosurgery at ucsf and a man whose wife has brain disease, the president's proposal is a very big deal. more from abc7 political reporter mark matthews. >> reporter: president obama says $100 million will help researchers ways to treat and maybe prevent ailments like alzheimer's and epilepsy. >> we can study particles smaller than an atom but still haven't unlocked the mystery of the matter that sits between our ears. >> reporter:...
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. >>> the obama administration has recruited software experts from two bay area tech giants to help fix its troubled health care website. one of those engineers, mikey dickerson is a site reliability engineer on leave from google. he is now working directly with the general contractor hired to upgrade healthcare.gov. the website was down for the second time yesterday because of technical problems. it's been plagued with glitches ever since it launched. oracle ceo larry ellison spoke about his company's efforts to fix the site at today's shareholders meeting. >> we think it's our responsibility as a technology provider and technology industry to serve all of our customers and the federal government is one of our customers. we are helping them in every way we can. >> also today, republican congressman darrell issa of southern california subpoenaed health and human services secretary kathleen sebelius, demanding couples to and information related to the website. >>> the bay area's own tesla motors just gave drivers of its high-end electric car an extension cord, of sorts it is a key networ
. >>> the obama administration has recruited software experts from two bay area tech giants to help fix its troubled health care website. one of those engineers, mikey dickerson is a site reliability engineer on leave from google. he is now working directly with the general contractor hired to upgrade healthcare.gov. the website was down for the second time yesterday because of technical problems. it's been plagued with glitches ever since it launched. oracle ceo larry ellison spoke...